Lavender season is in full swing in Provence, and tourists are flocking to destinations like Sénanque Abbey to see the sweet-smelling spectacle of fields painted purple. The monks here at Sénanque cultivate lavender for their livelihood and these days the herb is in demand mostly for its essential oil, which lends a soothing scent to cosmetics, cleaning products, and even food. Lavender ice cream, lemonade, and cakes are popping up on menus around the globe.
Provence blooms with lavender at Sénanque Abbey
Today in History
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Go Fly a Kite Day
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International Day of Color
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San Gimignano, Siena Tuscany, Italy
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Lights, camera, Sundance
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Regional Park of Migliarino, San Rossore, Massaciuccoli, Italy
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Traveling warblers
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The party’s just starting
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Earth seen from the International Space Station
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Green fields of grain
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Northern hawk-owl
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Taking the scenic route to Sturgis
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Train crossing the Tadami River in Japan
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Bavljenac Island
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Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island, Australia
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Helloooooo, Innsbruck
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Presidents Day
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World Laughter Day—it s a hoot
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Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri
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Sweetheart Abbey, Scotland
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Ronda, Spain
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Manhattan
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Glendurgan Garden hedge maze is 186 years old
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International Talk Like a Pirate Day
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International Archaeology Day
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Rapa Valley in Sarek National Park, Sweden
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National Love a Tree Day
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Let the holiday shopping commence
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Reflecting on fall
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Flower of Life symbol drawn in snow
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San Blas Islands, Panama